Find out how popular the last name Dundon is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Dundon.

Dundon, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Dundon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dundon in America

Dundon is the 22319th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dundon surname appeared 1,155 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Dundon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dundon to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Dundon

The surname Dundon has its origins in England, where it can be traced back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English words "dun" meaning "hill" and "dun" meaning "brown" or "dark." This suggests that the name may have originated from someone who lived on or near a brown or dark hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Dundon surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears in various spellings, such as Dunden and Dundone, indicating its evolution over time.

The Dundon surname is also associated with several place names in England, particularly in the counties of Somerset and Dorset. For example, the village of Dundon in Somerset is believed to have been named after an early bearer of the Dundon surname.

In the 13th century, a notable figure with the Dundon surname was John Dundon (c. 1220-1290), who served as a knight and landowner in Somerset. Another early bearer of the name was William Dundon (c. 1300-1370), a merchant and alderman in the City of London.

During the 16th century, the Dundon family gained prominence in Dorset, where they were landowners and gentry. One notable member was Sir Edward Dundon (1520-1587), who served as a Member of Parliament and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth I.

In the 17th century, the Dundon surname is associated with the English civil war. Captain Thomas Dundon (1610-1680) was a Royalist commander who fought for King Charles I against the Parliamentarians. After the Restoration, he was granted lands in Somerset for his loyalty.

Another significant figure from this time period was Reverend Richard Dundon (1635-1712), an Anglican clergyman who served as the Rector of Everdon in Northamptonshire. He was known for his scholarly works on theology and church history.

As the Dundon surname spread across England, it also found its way to other parts of the British Isles and eventually to the American colonies. However, the name's origins can be firmly traced back to its medieval English roots, where it was associated with various locations and prominent individuals throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dundon

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Dundon.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Dundon was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Dundon has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Dundon was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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